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D-spin
Posts: 3609 - Karma: 21
Right now I'm 5'5.5 and 135 pounds, Next sesson I'm probly gonna be about 5'6-5'7, 140 pounds(give or take) and I was jsut woundering if u think the line 142 would be to shot for me??
Mar 30 2002 2:12AM
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Freestyla_01
Posts: 8586 - Karma: 34
depends what your riding. i'd say get the 1260s. something around a 160-170.

i'm 5'9, 140 lbs, i ride a 165. kinda small, but who really cares. i dont ski pow all that often, and i've always had short skis.
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Mar 30 2002 2:26AM
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Freestyla_01
Posts: 8586 - Karma: 34
its all about preference.
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Mar 30 2002 2:26AM
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D-spin
Posts: 3609 - Karma: 21
I'm ridding 165's right now and I'm really wanting shorter ski's even for in powder I just can't countrol my 165s as good as my old 140's
Pollard is My favort because he got sponcered by a sk8 company
Mar 30 2002 2:30AM
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D-spin
Posts: 3609 - Karma: 21
But I just emailed eric pollard to ask is for his advice...
Pollard is My favort because he got sponcered by a sk8 company
Mar 30 2002 2:32AM
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BJCSkier
Posts: 217 - Karma: 10
I am 6'2 and I ride 177 Salomon 1080s. If I buy the new ones for next season, I am going to get the 171 model. Shorter is better IMHO...

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Mar 30 2002 8:28AM
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SkierX
Posts: 16253 - Karma: 538
I'm 5'11' - 6'0' and I ride the 1260s. I've always skied on shorter skis and I def. don't do powder cause we don't get any. Ski length is definatly a personal preference. Go with what you're comfortable with, and ride the size YOU want to ride.
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Mar 30 2002 11:04AM
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mullster
Posts: 94 - Karma: 10
i'm 5'5'-5'7' and im riding a pair of 185cm skis..
Mar 30 2002 11:17AM
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D-spin
Posts: 3609 - Karma: 21
Its Kinda Hard To know what I want to ride because Demo's hardly every let a 13 year old try there ski;s so its Kinda Like have to bye them to know what I want, And I don;t have that much money and even If I did I would spend it on a summer camp not 3 pairs of ski;s
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Mar 30 2002 1:22PM
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T-lo
Posts: 1004 - Karma: 10
I'd get 169-175...you'll like the long skis.

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Mar 30 2002 7:21PM
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FreshCoast
Posts: 5602 - Karma: 34
Go with what you like more. I suggest trying to demo the skis your looking at by the end of this year or early next year. Try like a half a day to a day on both and see what you like to ride. Personally, I would go with the longer ones though (if you can hnadle them)! Enjoy

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Mar 30 2002 8:15PM
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nhjibber
Posts: 761 - Karma: 38
i say anything for 160-165. im 5' 5' 120lbs. and my 165s are a lot harder to spin on then my 160s cuase of the weight and length. but next year ill be taller so they'll fit me perfect. I like my skis about up to my nose. or eyes.
Mar 30 2002 8:20PM
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Phrosty
Posts: 9956 - Karma: 18
get skis that come at least to your nose. Don't be a pussy. Long ski's truck and short skis suck!
Mar 30 2002 8:43PM
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1080chick
Posts: 1315 - Karma: 10
im 5'4' to 5'5' and i've got 169's...go w/ something around that...its perfect
maybe
Mar 31 2002 2:30PM
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Nine_Milla_Killa
Posts: 6783 - Karma: 23
Ya, I'm 6 feet and ski 173s. Get skis that are between your chin and top of your head. Anywhere in that range should be fine.
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Mar 31 2002 2:54PM
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MogulMike
Posts: 239 - Karma: 10
yah between chin and top of ur head is where u want it cuz i think u start losing stability if u go shorter
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Mar 31 2002 9:26PM
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